One of Europe's largest cities, London is also one of the world's most visited. United Airlines is offering flights through March from $199* each way. You must book by 8/28.
Spreading out for more than 30 miles along the banks of the Thames River, this cosmopolitan, contemporary metropolis is really a collection of quaint, historic towns. Steeped in history and packed with sights and attractions, London truly lives up to its legend. Read more about London.
Book your travel to the English capital before August 28, 2007 to take advantage of these low fares. *Terms and conditions apply.SOURCE: United Airlines
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Touring the countryside by car is one of the most memorable things you can do. With CarRentals.com you can save up to 40% OFF the regular rate.
SOURCE: SideStep.com
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Vacation with Friends and Family-
Enjoy a Moorings Signature Vacation this fall and enjoy our best rates of the year, plus up to $500 to $1000 in savings when you vaction before November 30th. You'll enjoy comfortable average temperatures of 87°F, beautiful scenery, incredible dining and pure relaxation with professional captain and chef at your service!
Moorings Signature Vacations
On a Moorings Signature vacation, you will experience privacy and luxury on a custom yacht with your own captain and chef at your service. You'll be dazzled by breakfast, lunch and dinner, and have the freedom to choose from an array of idyllic anchorages while indulging your senses in a bounty of water and land activities. Best of all, as personal and exclusive as this vacation is, the cost compares favorably with most cruise liners, resorts and other all-inclusive vacation options!
SOURCE: The Moorings
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Discover the beauty, the fun, and all the great people Down Under!
For the student and youth market STA Blue ticket is offering cheap and flexible fares with access to travel support from Australia. Air is with Qantas and most meals, quality accommodation and heaps to keep one busy are included.
-19 day Great Western Safari from $2175 pp
-14 day Suntanner from $1360 pp
-5 day 4WD Red Centre Safari from $640 pp
-3 day Kakadu Camping Safari from $490 pp
For more information click here
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Plan early and be rewarded by up to $100 in discounts with adventure travel experts Wildlife Adventures!
Early sign ups at least 6 months in advance of departure dates receive a $50 per person discount, and the first person to sign up on a departure at least 3 months in advance is eligible for an additional $50 discount. So join early and save. (Applicable to scheduled group departures only)
Click here to find a Wildland Adventure trip now.
About Wildland Adventures
Since 1986, Wildland Adventures offers family adventure vacations and adventure travel combining authentic worldwide cultural and natural history explorations for active and inquisitive travelers in Central America, South America, Africa, the U.S., New Zealand, the Middle East and in Antarctica. From Costa Rica vacations to Kenya safaris for families and independent travelers, Wildland Adventures offer unforgettable journeys that change the way you see the world, without changing the world you see.
SOURCE: TrustedAdventures.com
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St. Lucia is offering MAJOR SAVINGS on almost 50 hotels, attractions, restaurants, shops and car rentals through November 15, 2007.
The "St. Lucia Adventure" promotion offers travelers the opportunity to experience the picturesque paradise for up to 40 percent off hotel accommodations, and up to 25 percent off participating shops, car rentals, tours, attractions, restaurants, golf courses, spas and water sports. Visitors from the USA and Canada will receive a discount card upon arrival.
Whether you're planning a fun-filled family vacation or a romantic getaway for two, the "St. Lucia Adventure" promotion is bound to benefit any trip with a wide variety of participating accommodations and attractions.
For more information on St. Lucia's endless summer of savings, visit www.stlucia.org.
SOURCE: Nancy J. Friedman Public Relations
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Beach Destinations, European Scenery, Down-Under Fun and a U.S. City Make the List
SmarterTravel.com, a comprehensive online travel resource, has revealed its list of bargain destinations for fall 2007: Mexico, Ireland, Australia, Germany and Columbus, Ohio. The annual list is the result of monitoring travel trends, industry news and sale patterns to inform travelers about the places that offer the best value for the coming season, especially for travelers who want to take advantage of the less crowded fall months, or those who could not get away during the summer.
"Our annual list of fall bargain destinations is compiled by carefully watching travel patterns and reviewing deals offered by airlines, hotels and other travel providers," said Anne Banas, executive editor at SmarterTravel.com. "As fall is a great time to travel -- with warm weather and fewer crowds -- we recommend booking early. Deals to these destinations are sure to go quickly."
SmarterTravel's 2007 fall bargain destinations include:
-- Mexico. With new service from two airlines and many ways to enjoy
upscale accommodations on a budget, Mexico is at the top of the list
this season. Not only is Mexico affordable and even more accessible
with expanded air service, peak hurricane season tapers off at the end
of September (though it officially runs to November 30) and the crowded
winter tourism season doesn't kick in until the holidays, making
mid-fall the time to go for good prices, pleasant weather and fewer
crowds.
-- Ireland. Although pricey in the summer, autumn airfare sales put the
Emerald Isle back within reach for travelers on a budget. Just keep in
mind that the weather grows increasingly chilly with each month, so
unless you want nothing more than to hunker down at the pub or spend
your days museum hopping (not such a bad possibility, really), consider
visiting earlier in fall rather than later. United, US Airways and Aer
Lingus are offering sale rates this fall for travel between the U.S.
and Ireland.
-- Australia. Fall in North America means spring in Australia, but no
matter what you call it, it's the time to head Down Under if you're
looking for a bargain before the summer tourist season starts. Fall
offers a good combination of low prices and good weather, but since
airfares spike in January and don't come down again until May, the
lower prices available now won't be around for much longer. United's
fall sale includes Australia, and Australian airline Qantas is also
running a sale.
-- Germany. Fall in Germany offers better prices and a quintessential
cultural experience. The country is at its liveliest after the summer
crowds go home and the Germans come out for Oktoberfest, when beer,
music, and dancing draw huge crowds. Recent and current sales suggest
that, as usual, airfare prices to Europe are already dropping for fall
travel. Both United and Lufthansa are offering airfare deals, and
American recently kicked off a European fall sale, which included
destinations in Germany.
-- Columbus, Ohio. The recent launch of low-cost carrier Skybus means that
cities such as Boston, Ft. Lauderdale, San Diego, San Francisco and
Seattle have an inexpensive express route to Columbus. Two free
festivals make fall even more affordable. The 100th annual Circleville
Pumpkin Show in October features giant pumpkins, harvest exhibitions,
parades and contests. The festival, which takes place about 25 miles
outside Columbus, draws crowds from the city and beyond. And, at the
Columbus International Festival, visitors can experience food, arts and
entertainment from 75 cultures around the world.
The full article, "Top five bargain destinations for fall 2007," is available at http://www.smartertravel.com/link/top-destinations-fall-2007. More information on each destination included in the annual report is available in SmarterTravel's Travel Guides at http://www.smartertravel.com/travel-guides/.
About SmarterTravel.com
SmarterTravel.com is the most comprehensive travel resource site available, offering consumers up-to-date expert advice and information for their every travel need. Created by an unbiased team of dedicated journalists, the site's goal is to help travelers better manage every aspect of their travel experience by making researched, informed decisions. Unlike other online travel resources, SmarterTravel.com brings together all the best content in one place, giving consumers the tools they need to ensure a great travel experience. For more information and travel advice, visit http://www.smartertravel.com/
Source: SmarterTravel.com via PRNewswire.com
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Summer's Last Gasp!
Summer is fading fast, but there is still time to fit in some fun.
The Arizona Tourism Center is making the most of summer's last days. With special deals on Sedona hotels & activities, now is the time to take that well deserved summer vacation.
Additionally, Sedona has many special events planned: Moonlight Madness in Uptown Sedona, Jazz on the Rocks, Sedona Arts Festival, Red Rocks Music Festival & more.
Or simply explore Sedona's spectacular Red Rocks with one of the many activities the Arizona Tourism Center offers; Jeep, Hot Air Balloon, helicopter, horseback ride, golf, wine tastings & vineyard tours, etc.
So, get away to Sedona, Arizona & take advantage of summer's last gasp.
The Arizona Tourism Center can custom-design an end of summer vacation to remember... From hotels & resorts to activities & tours. Even meal reservations.
Call 1.877.444.8044 & Get Away Today! Or visit www.arizonatourismcenter.com
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- There's No Time to Waste When Fares Are As Low As $39* for Three Days Only -
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , today launched a sale for travel to all of the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com/ or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1- 877-581-9842.
"With sale fares this low, you can book a great fall getaway now, but these sale fares are only available for three days, so don't procrastinate," said Matthew Klein, director of pricing and revenue management. "Not only will our passengers enjoy flying in comfort on America's youngest all-Boeing fleet, we also offer affordable Business Class seating on every flight and more than 100 channels of XM Satellite Radio in every seat."
The special fares are available for purchase through August 16, 2007, are good for travel through November 14, 2007. Off-peak travel fares valid on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, and peak travel fares are valid on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Like all AirTran Airways fares, prices included in this sale are available for one-way travel and do not require a roundtrip purchase or an overnight stay.
Following is a sample of the one-way sale fares. All fares require a 10- day advance purchase and are valid in either direction:
Sample Fares: Tues/Wed/Sat Mon/Thurs/Fri
Akron/Canton - Ft. Lauderdale $94 $114
Akron/Canton - New York (LaGuardia) $59 $79
Atlanta - Daytona Beach $69 $79
Atlanta - Newburgh $69 $89
Atlanta - Orlando $69 $79
Atlanta - Philadelphia $84 $99
Atlanta - Richmond $59 $69
Atlanta - St. Louis $74 $84
Atlanta - White Plains (Westchester) $69 $79
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Charlotte $69 $89
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Portland Maine $49 $74
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Rochester $49 $74
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Tampa $79 $99
Bloomington/Normal - Atlanta $79 $89
Boston - Akron-Canton $59 $79
Boston - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $49 $59
Boston - Chicago (Midway) $79 $99
Boston - Philadelphia $39 $69
Charleston - Memphis $69 $89
Chicago (Midway) - Charlotte $59 $79
Chicago (Midway) - Ft. Myers $74 $99
Chicago (Midway) - Minneapolis/St. Paul $39 $59
Chicago (Midway) - Sarasota/Bradenton $89 $99
Dallas/Ft. Worth - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $99 $119
Dallas/Ft. Worth - Orlando $99 $119
Dayton - Atlanta $69 $89
Dayton - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $59 $74
Daytona Beach - St. Louis $89 $99
Detroit - Orlando $89 $94
Detroit - Phoenix $149 $169
Detroit - Tampa $99 $99
Flint - Atlanta $79 $99
Flint - Daytona Beach $89 $99
Flint - Orlando $89 $99
Ft. Lauderdale - Newburgh $69 $89
Ft. Lauderdale - Portland Maine $89 $99
Ft. Myers - Detroit $99 $109
Ft. Myers - Indianapolis $74 $79
Ft. Myers - Washington DC (Reagan National) $79 $99
Ft. Myers - White Plains (Westchester) $89 $99
Gulfport/Biloxi - New York (LaGuardia) $74 $99
Gulfport/Biloxi - Richmond $74 $99
Houston (Hobby) - New York (LaGuardia) $99 $134
Houston (Hobby) - Richmond $99 $134
Indianapolis - West Palm Beach $74 $99
Kansas City - Charleston $99 $119
Memphis - Orlando $59 $79
Miami - Chicago (Midway) $79 $89
Milwaukee - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $49 $69
Newark - Atlanta $79 $89
Newburgh - Orlando $69 $89
Newport News/Williamsburg - Boston $49 $79
Newport News/Williamsburg - Ft. Lauderdale $64 $84
Newport News/Williamsburg - New York (LaGuardia) $59 $79
Orlando - Newport News/Williamsburg $64 $89
Orlando - Richmond $69 $89
Orlando - Washington DC (Dulles or Reagan National) $59 $69
Philadelphia -Tampa $79 $87
Phoenix - Atlanta $119 $139
Portland Maine - Atlanta $99 $129
Portland Maine - Orlando $99 $99
Raleigh/Durham - Dallas/Ft. Worth $99 $119
Raleigh/Durham - Phoenix $149 $169
Richmond - Houston (Hobby) $99 $134
Rochester - Tampa $94 $99
St. Louis - Orlando $89 $99
San Diego - Atlanta $119 $149
Sarasota/Bradenton - Baltimore Washington (BWI) $79 $79
Tampa - Dayton $89 $99
Tampa - Indianapolis $89 $99
Tampa - Newburgh $79 $84
West Palm Beach - Chicago (Midway) $69 $99
West Palm Beach - White Plains (Westchester) $69 $79
White Plains (Westchester) - Ft. Lauderdale $69 $79
White Plains (Westchester) - Orlando $69 $79
White Plains (Westchester) - Tampa $79 $99
AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company, offers passengers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 56 destinations throughout the United States. The airline is the second-largest carrier at its hub, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and one of America's largest low-fare airlines. With more than 8,800 friendly Crew Members and free online booking on http://www.airtran.com/, AirTran Airways makes travel both pleasant and convenient. The airline flies America's youngest all-Boeing fleet, composed of the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 and 717-200 aircraft. AirTran Airways was also the first to install XM Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft and the only airline with Business Class seating on every flight. For more information, visit http://www.airtran.com/.
- All fares are non-refundable and a $60 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase through September 30, 2007, plus any applicable increase in airfare. A $75 fee per person will apply to changes made after September 30, 2007, plus any applicable increase in airfare. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $5 per person. Ten-day advance purchase required. Tickets must be purchased by August 16, 2007. Fares to/from Grand Bahama Island are valid for travel through September 4, 2007. Fares to/from Seattle are valid for travel through November 6, 2007. Fares for travel to/from all other markets are valid through November 14, 2007. Lowest advertised fares are available for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Additional sale fares are valid for travel on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Sale fares are not valid for travel on Sundays. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Blackout dates are as follows: August 31 and September 3, 2007. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.40. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 is not included. Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 are not included. Fares to/from Grand Bahama Island do not include U.S. and Bahamian taxes of $91.20.
SOURCE: Airtran Airways
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Check Out Great South of the Border Savings at Expedia.com.
Hotels from $99, air + 4 nights from $606
Get great rates for travel to Mexico's glorious Yucatan beaches. See Mayan ruins or laze by pool or sea, cooled by fresh ocean breezes. Book by August 17, travel by September 30, 2007.
SOURCE: Expedia.com
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Do you color outside of the lines? Have you been known to take a walk on the wild side? Then American Airlines' Last-Minute Packages might be for you. Whether you want to delve into the weird in Austin, Texas, or ask "What would Dolly do?" in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, you'll save on these unique retreats.
Current Flight & Hotel Last Minute Deals: Sat, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 14
Boston Vicinity, MA
from $217
Includes: Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees
Current Fight & Car Last Minute Deals:
Washington, DC from $173
Raleigh-Durham, NC from $206
Cleveland, OH from $214
Dayton, OH from $237
Charlotte, NC from $253
Jacksonville, FL from $257
Columbus, OH from $259
Madison, Wisconsin from $261
Current Hotel & Car Last Minute Deals:
Raleigh-Durham, NC from $62
Phoenix, AZ from $66
St. Louis, MO from $67
Detroit, MI from $69
Orlando, FL from $70
Memphis, TN from $72
Indianapolis, IN from $72
Kansas City, MO from $73
*All prices are per person based on double occupancy and include tax.
How Last-Minute Packages work:
• Weekend getaway packages for this weekend and next.
We’ve got hundreds of last-minute packages that are updated constantly. We can offer you airfare, hotel, rental car, and even add-on items such as hot event tickets, walking tours of the city's hidden gems or pre-paid dinners at the best restaurants in town -- all for one great price.
• Sold from 14 days to three hours before departure.
It's possible to log on to Last-Minute Packages at lunchtime and be on your way to an exciting destination with hotel, airfare and optional rental car included by 5pm.
• Great deals.
Unsold airline seats, hotel rooms, rental cars and other travel extras are bundled together into dynamic, real-time packages—making them available to you at one low price. These great deals offer you the added convenience of choosing the package combination that best fits your needs: Flight & Hotel (add a car if you like), Flight & Car, or Hotel & Car. Get everything you need for a great weekend in one transaction!
• Packages with choice.
You choose your flights and hotel room from some of the travel industry's most trusted brands, including American Airlines, InterContinental Hotel Group, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Loews Hotels and Avis® Rent-A-Car.
• Available now.
Dynamic, real-time technology constantly updates flight, hotel and other travel information, ensuring that if a package is listed in the Last-Minute Packages section -- it's definitely available right now. Availability is limited though, and packages are removed from the site when they sell out, so when you see something you like, buy it! Last-Minute Packages cannot be reserved.
• Final purchases.
We offer amazing deals at the last minute but unfortunately we cannot provide refunds or exchanges. Because packages can be purchased as late as 3 hours before departure, we also cannot change dates or times of travel, hotel choice or names of travelers after a package is purchased.
SOURCE: American Airlines
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Fall fare sale
United is putting worldwide travel on sale through August 20
For travel this fall, United and its Star Alliance partners, are offering low fares to anywhere on our boundless worldwide networks. Whether you want to fly within the U.S., over our northern or southern border, or hop the Pacific or Atlantic Oceans, United can take you there. Below is just a tiny sample of fares that this giant sale includes.
*Sample each-way fares based on required roundtrip purchase:
For U.S. and Canada travel, fares are valid for travel originating in either city below.
For international travel, fares are valid for travel originating in the U.S. only.
Boston - Washington-Dulles
$64**
Chicago - Amsterdam
$279**
Chicago - Denver
$79
Chicago - Puerto Vallarta
$154
Denver - Los Angeles
$131
Denver - Paris
$359**
Denver - New York City
$129
Los Angeles - Guatemala City
$138
Los Angeles - London
$264**
Los Angeles - San Francisco
$44**
Montreal - Chicago
$198**
New York City - Seoul
$425
San Francisco - Kona
$276
San Francisco - Seattle
$128
San Francisco - Sydney
$659
Seattle - Tokyo
$370
Toronto - Denver
$224**
Washington-Dulles - Cancun
$138
Washington-Dulles - Chicago
$86
Washington-Dulles - Rome
$319
For the fares above, service is provided by United Airlines or TedSM, except where noted.
**Portions of this service may be operated by the following carriers doing business as United Express® or as code share partners:
All Nippon
Air Canada
Air China
Austrian Airlines
Chautauqua Airlines
Colgan Air
GoJet
Lufthansa
Mesa Airlines
Republic Airlines®
Scandinavian Airlines
Shuttle America
SkyWest®
US Airways
Trans States Airlines
Terms & Conditions:
- Purchase by August 20, 2007
- Complete travel by December 13, 2007
- Travel is valid on off-peak days of the week
- Minimum stay and advance purchase vary by destination, and a maximum stay of 30 days is permitted
- Blackout dates and exceptions apply; see the fare facts for full rules and information
- Fares below are subject to availability and may not be available on all flights/dates
- Search anywhere on United's network and when you see the gold star online identifying the Fall fare sale, you know you're getting a great deal.
*Additional taxes/ fees
Fares do not include a $3.40 per flight segment tax. A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Fares do not include the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement at a U.S. airport or Passenger Facility Changes of up to $18, which may be collected depending on the itinerary. Fares for Hawaii and Alaska do not include a $7.50 (each way) departure tax. For travel from Canada, fares do not include U.S. Inspection fees of $7, taxes/fees imposed by the Canadian government of up to $19.50, and a $30.20 international departure and arrival tax if outside of the 225 mile buffer zone. All international fares are subject to U.S. arrival and departure taxes and agricultural, immigrations and customs fees of up to $50. For travel to some countries, additional airport, transportation, embarkation, security, and passenger service taxes/surcharges of up to $175 will apply depending on destination. For return travel from some countries, fares do not include airport and/or departure taxes of up to $45, which may be collected by the foreign government.
*Get away on United this fall, get a free day with Hertz: With your qualifying roundtrip purchase on united.com, you're eligible for a free day with Hertz. *Reservations must be made by August 20, 2007. Other restrictions apply
SOURCE: United Airlines
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
For a limited time, the legendary resorts on the islands of Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, and many more, are offering FREE Dinner and Breakfast daily - an average savings of $1500 per couple. Travel before March 2008* to take advantage of these outstanding offers, as well as special airfares on Air Tahiti Nui.
Partners include the international award-winning airline and national carrier of Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui and world-renowned hotel and resorts such as Accor / Sofitel Hotels, Aman Resorts, InterContinental Resorts, Le Méridien, Orient-Express Hotels, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts as well as locally acclaimed properties including the Kia Ora Hotel, Maitai Hotels and Pearl Resorts & Spas.
All specials are available on Tahiti Tourism’s website. Travelers may begin planning with an online trip planner or call the toll-free number at (877) GoTahiti for additional information. All queries are sent to the following participating North American tour operators: Happy Vacations, Islands Escapes…by Goway, Islands in the Sun, Pleasant Holidays, Swain Tours and Tahiti Legends. Most specials are valid through March 31, 2008.
Highlights from a few participating hotels and resorts:
The St. Regis Resort Bora Bora is offering complimentary overwater villa upgrades with beach pool villa bookings through Dec. 21, 2007. The resort features 100 exquisitely designed overwater and beach villas, including five overwater villas with private swimming pools suspended over the lagoon and two secluded beach villas with access to a private helicopter pad.
InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, the InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort and the InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa will offer complimentary daily breakfast and dinner for guests.
Le Méridien Bora Bora will extend complimentary daily American buffet breakfast and buffet-style dinner at Le Tipanié restaurant or a daily three-course lunch at Te Ava restaurant. Le Méridien Tahiti will offer complimentary daily American buffet breakfast and dinner at La Plantation Restaurant.
Pearl Resorts & Spa will offer complimentary breakfast and dinner for two, at five of their eight properties in the islands of Tahiti including Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa, Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa, Manihi Pearl Beach Resort, Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort and Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel.
The tantalizing islands of Tahiti are much closer than many travelers think, only an eight-hour non-stop flight from Los Angeles with daily departures on Air Tahiti Nui. Receiving as many tourists in an entire year as Hawaii gets in about 12 days, and only a few more hours in the air, Tahiti is truly a convenient, ideal escape. The friendly Polynesian people, cultural experiences, signature overwater bungalows, extraordinary cuisine and activities in a pristine environment are just a few of the many reasons to consider this South Seas paradise for a vacation.
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_*Restrictions and conditions apply for all specials and offers listed, offers will vary. Please contact partner representatives for more details. Offers created for "Why Dream in Color - When You Can LIve It" promotional period and are per person / based on double occupancy. Average savings of $1500.00 per couple based on typical 7-night, 3-island package. To view the Trip Planner and landing page for the campaign, please click here. For images and background information on the islands of Tahiti click here.
SOURCE: Tahiti Tourisme North America
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Book by Aug 12, 2007 and receive Free Upgrades from Inside to Ocean View and from Ocean View to Balcony on select South America, Panama Canal and Mexican Riviera sailings.
Norwegian Cruise Line has put all Fall 2007 and Winter 2008 cruises on sale! Not only will you get a great deal but you’ll also get a free best available upgrade. Book the least expensive stateroom - Inside, Oceanview or Suite - and receive an automatic upgrade to the best cabin available in that category!
Click here for just some of the great cruises that are available. But hurry, you must book by September 28, 2007 to grab this deal.
†Terms and conditions apply.
SOURCE: Orbitz.com
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Schedule your holiday across the pond in England's jolly good capital, London, with Virgin Atlantic.
ARES ARE ONE WAY BASED ON ROUND TRIP TICKET PURCHASE IN ECONOMY CLASS AND ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH JULY 31, 2007
Travel to London from Best Value Travel Period
Flight 012 - The London Shuttle
Boston
$286*
Aug 27 - Sep 30, 2007
Flight 040 - The High Riser
Chicago
$312*
Aug 01 - Sep 30, 2007
Flight 008 - The Lo Pro
Los Angeles
$333*
Aug 27 - Sep 30, 2007
Flight 006 - The Trance Atlantic
Miami
$322*
Aug 27 - Sep 30, 2007
Flight 010 - The Suite Dream
New York (JFK) and Newark
$266*
Aug 27 - Sep 30, 2007
Flight 016 - The Recline-Air
Orlando
$322*
Aug 27 - Sep 30, 2007
Flight 020 - The Fly Chi
San Francisco
$333*
Aug 27 - Sep 30, 2007
Flight 022 - The Diplomat
Washington DC
$323*
Aug 27 - Sep 30, 2007
Please see below for applicable terms and conditions.
*Fares are one way based on round trip ticket purchase.
All passengers must pay the applicable airport taxes, air passenger duties and the September 11th security charges of approximately $250.00.
The above advertised fares from Boston, Chicago, New York (JFK), Newark, and Washington DC include the addition of a $61, one way ($122 round trip) air carrier security and fuel surcharge.
The above advertised fares from Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando and San Francisco include the addition of a $71, one way ($142 round trip) air carrier security and fuel surcharge.
Minimum stay is Saturday night and maximum stay is 1 month.
7 day advance purchase.
No changes are permitted before departure but inbound changes may be made for $200 within ticket validity.
Full ticketing for the entire journey must be made at time of booking.
Accompanied children that are 2-11 shall pay 80% of the adult fare.
Infants that are 0-23 months (No seat) shall pay 10% of the adult fare.
No refunds are permitted.
These fares qualify for Flying Club miles and tier points.
This offer is subject to availability and capacity controlled.
Fares are subject to change without notice, and are bookable through virginatlantic.com, Virgin Atlantic reservations or your travel agent.
Other restrictions apply.
SOURCE: Virgin Atlantic Airways
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Family Getaway Offered Until October 10, 2007 Starts at $330
Los Cabos, Mexico (July 26, 2007) – Families can rack up last-minute savings this summer and fall at Marquis Los Cabos Beach, Golf, Spa & Casitas Resort, where the Sea of Cortes and the Pacific Ocean meet, with the property's first family getaway.
The Family Deal accommodates two children 12 years of age or younger at a complimentary rate when they share a Junior Suite or Private Pool Casita with their parents (up to four people in one room). Guests save up to 20% on accommodations and receive complimentary extras like supervised entertainment at MARKIDS, the daily children's activity program; special Marquis continental breakfast delivered through a private alcove adjacent to the suite for privacy and convenience; welcome gift of crayons, coloring book and beach bucket and pail; a special mock-tail for children and the resort's signature Marquis Sunset for parents; and VIP airport transfers ($150 value).
Through October 10, 2007, the Family Deal starts at $330 per night for a Junior Suite and $635 per nigh
Families can request Junior Suites with two double beds or with a King-size bed and sleeper sofa. The all-suite resort features posh comforts like Bulgari amenities, goose-down comforters, Frette linens, plush robes and hydro-massage bathtub and separate shower room. New revamped oceanfront Casitas offer even more home comforts ideal for families of four with butler service and private plunge pool. New amenities include a water menu with options like Fiji, Voss and Pellegrino; welcome gift loaded with beach accessories; upgraded mini-bar with larger bottles; entertainment options like family board games, a mini-reading library, DVD player with a variety of movies for rent and a mini-stereo ready to plug in the iPod from home. Cribs and nanny service are available.
To keep children well-entertained, Marquis Los Cabos features MARKIDS, a year-round supervised children's activity program. A trained bilingual staff supervises children from 5 to 12 years old everyday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m with activities like jewelry workshops and Spanish-language lessons. Families appreciate the convenience of a Marquis breakfast, delivered daily via an alcove. Every morning, guests awaken to an energizing breakfast for personal convenience, including coffee, tea, fresh fruit and freshly baked sweet rolls. Children can select from a special menu and receive a free dessert at restaurants Vista Ballenas, serving gourmet California and Mexican favorites; and Dos Mares, the poolside seafood and Mexican café located at the bottom of the resort's 36-foot waterfall.
The 237-suite Marquis Los Cabos Resort, a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World and only member of Leading Spas of the World in Los Cabos, features dramatic water highlights, an extensive Latin American art collection and a 15,000 square foot holistic spa and fitness center. The beachfront property is located in the "Cabo Real” section of Los Cabos, 18 miles from the airport and only six miles from San Jose del Cabo. Marquis Los Cabos has been named as a 2007 Gold List Resort by Condé Nast Traveler and Canto del Mar, its gourmet restaurant, has been honored with the Five Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.
SOURCE: KWE Group
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Sightseeing in London is more affordable with Discount Britain (www.DiscountBritain.net).
With a 20% discount at top London and UK tourist attractions including London Zoo, London Aquarium, London Dungeon, Thames Cruises and Kew Gardens, and a 20% discount at popular London restaurants including Planet Hollywood, Bella Italia and Ed’s Easy Diner, saving money with Discount Britain has never been easier.
So if you are a tourist visiting London or the UK and don’t know what to do, or you want to visit London and save at the UK's top tourist attractions, make sure you take your Smartsave code number with you.
All offers apply for up to six people travelling together and are valid until the end of 2007.
Nick Currer of DiscountBritain.net says: "The aim of this new website is to make sightseeing in Britain more affordable, especially for families during the summer months.
"We wanted to make the website as simple as possible to use. There are no restrictions, no requirements to register, no pre-payments, no catches and no cost. Saving money on British tourist attractions has never been this easy."
The savings can be substantial. For example, if a family of four visit London Zoo and London Aquarium and had dinner at Planet Hollywood, their combined saving would be over GBP30.
A full list of attractions and restaurants offering 20% off can be found on the website www.DiscountBritain.net.
About DiscountBritain.net:
DiscountBritain.net is run by the publishing group Metropolis which since 1994 has specialised in promoting UK tourism and visitor attractions through its tourist publications in the UK and overseas.
Source: DiscountBritain.net
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Longing for greener pastures? From Brussels to Barcelona and Lisbon to London, fares on Aer Lingus are on sale from select U.S. departure cities. One-way flights start at just $312.50+ Give your friends a case of the green-eyed monster. Book now and save your greenbacks.
Travel is valid through August 31, 2007.
No advance purchase is required.
Sample One-Way Fares From/To:
1Jul-31Aug
Boston Barcelona
$441+
Boston Berlin
$414+
Boston Birmingham
$312.5+
Boston Brussels
$414+
Boston Dublin
$312.5+
Boston Glasgow
$312.5+
Boston London
$312.5+
Boston Madrid
$414+
Boston Manchester
$312.5+
Boston Nice
$468+
Boston Shannon
$322.5+
Chicago Birmingham
$429+
Chicago Brussels
$464+
Chicago Dublin
$374+
Chicago Glasgow
$429+
Chicago London
$429+
Chicago Manchester
$429+
Chicago Shannon
$374+
Los Angeles Birmingham
$479+
Los Angeles Dublin
$424+
Los Angeles Glasgow
$479+
Los Angeles London
$479+
Los Angeles Manchester
$479+
Los Angeles Shannon
$424+
New York City Barcelona
$441+
New York City Berlin
$414+
New York City Birmingham
$322.5+
New York City Brussels
$414+
New York City Dublin
$322.5+
New York City Edinburgh
$322.5+
New York City Faro
$468+
New York City Glasgow
$322.5+
New York City Lisbon
$441+
New York City London
$322.5+
New York City Madrid
$414+
New York City Manchester
$322.5+
New York City Milan
$441+
New York City Nice
$468+
New York City Rome
$468+
New York City Shannon
$322.5+
New York City Warsaw
$468+
+Terms & Conditions:
Round-trip purchase is not required. No advance purchase is required. Travel is valid between May 1 and August 31, 2007. Higher fares may be available throughout travel period. Fares are one-way, per person, for economy class travel on Aer Lingus transatlantic flights only, from the specified cities shown. Fares from other cities may vary. Tickets must be purchased at time of reservation. Fares qualify for Gold Circle frequent flyer points only. Stopovers are not permitted. Tickets are non-refundable. Any change to itinerary or name may result in an increase in fare and subject to a penalty. If change results in lower fare, no refund applies. Taxes/fees/facility charges of up to $45 eastbound and $80 westbound per person not included. Fares do not include the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 for each enplanement that originates at a US airport. Fares are valid for new bookings only. Seats are limited. Other restrictions may apply.
Book online at Travelocity.com
+some taxes & additional fees apply.
SOURCE: Travelocity.com
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Serving 24 destinations in 16 countries, American Airlines is your ticket to the sights and sounds of Latin America. Hike the ruins, tour the wine country or bi rd watch – whatever catches your fancy. With savings of up to 15%* off our regular published fares, now is a great time to try something new. So, decide where you would like to go and what you would like to do – then book your flight today. Tickets must be purchased by August 6, 2007.
Below are a few samples of the round-trip air fares* included in the Latin Sale.
From: To: Round-trip Fare*
Boston, MA (BOS) Sao Paulo, Brazil (GRU) $624
Chicago O'Hare, IL (ORD) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (GIG) $674
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA) $433
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Caracas, Venezuela (CCS) $518
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Santiago, Chile (SCL) $698
Miami, FL (MIA) Bogota, Colombia (BOG) $388
Miami, FL (MIA) Cali, Colombia (CLO) $368
Miami, FL (MIA) Panama City, Panama (PTY) $478
New York Kennedy, NY (JFK) San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL) $448
New York LaGuardia, NY (LGA) Guayaquil, Ecuador (GYE) $398
San Francisco, CA (SFO) Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE) $698
San Francisco, CA (SFO) San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) $378
Washington Reagan Nat'l, DC (DCA) Lima, Peru (LIM) $428
For complete details and to make your reservations, visit www.aa.com.
Remember, you'll also earn AAdvantage® bonus miles and pay no online fees when you purchase your next flight on AA.com.
*Taxes, fees and conditions apply.
SOURCE: American Airlines
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Blue Bay Club & Spa, the 160-room all-inclusive beachfront retreat on Cancun's powdery white sand beach, announces its new Adventure Package. Enjoy endless action in a soothing paradise on the Mexican Caribbean where it's easy to discover ongoing adventure and non-stop fun in the sun.
The 'Adventure Package' rate starts at $280 USD per person, per package and includes:
· 3-nights all inclusive hotel accommodations
· Isla Mujeres Tour
· "Don Diego” boat ride to Isla Mujeres
· Snorkel
· Downtown Isla Mujeres visit
· Buffet lunch
· Domestic beverage
· Jungle Tour
· Jet Ski ride (30 min.)
· One bottle of wine upon arrival
At Blue Bay Club & Spa, kids will enjoy the "Kid's Club” providing an exciting variety of indoor and outdoor activities from sand castle building and snorkeling to board games and Spanish lessons for kids. Parents will enjoy relaxing treatments at the spa and non-motorized water sport activities.
Rates include accommodations, all meals, gourmet dining, room service for continental breakfast, all drinks and cocktails, daily activities, nightly entertainment, non-motorized water sports, billiards and ping-pong, scheduled shuttle between the two resorts and hotel taxes and tips.
The 'Adventure Package' is priced at $340 USD per person valid for travel from July 1 to August 19, 2007 and $280 USD per person valid for travel from August 20 to December 20, 2007 at Blue Bay Club & Spa, Cancun. This offer is subject to hotel availability, may not be combined with any other offers and blackout dates may apply. To book contact your preferred travel agent or call 1-800-BLUE BAY, email reservcun@bluebaycancun.com or visit www.bluebaycancun.com.
Blue Bay Club invites families, singles and couples to come find their home-away-from-home at Cancun's most welcoming all-inclusive beachfront resort! Guests experience the warmth of true Mexican hospitality the moment they enter the grand lobby and are greeted with smiles by the resort's friendly staff. Whether traveling with the children, on a honeymoon or vacationing with friends, Blue Bay Club flawlessly blends exciting activities for adults and fun events for children providing something for everyone from dawn until dusk.
SOURCE: Andria Mitsakos PR
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".